Stencil



Jan. 28, 1941. E M MMMMM RY 2,229,757

SSSSS IL Patented Jan. 28, 1941 UNITED STATS param' orties 2 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in stencils and more particularly to lettering stencils.

Among the objects of the invention is to provide a multiple stencil by means of which any letters of the alphabet, numerals, or the like may be outlined in sequence without moving the stencil.

Another object is to arrange a plurality of outlines in a single stencil to facilitate the formation of monograms in fanciful designs.

A further object is to arrange in a single group characteristic segments of graphic outlines and aline such groups in a single stencil.

Other objects and advantages will appear as the description progresses.

In this specification and the accompanying drawing, the invention is disclosed in its preferred form. But it is to be understood that it is not limited to this form, because it may be embodied in other forms within the spirit of the invention as deiined in the claims following the deseription.

In the one sheet of drawings:

Fig. 1 is a plane View of a stencil constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is similar view of a monogram resulting from the use of said stencil.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing a variation of the same.

Fig. 4 is a monogram resulting from the use of said modified sten-cil.

In detail the structure shown in Fig. 1 consists of a sheet of transparent material, such as Celluloid, having the base edge I, and the perpendicular sides 2, 3. This base and the sides are useful in alining the stencil with a T square or other guiding edge and in shifting the stencil in forming letters in sequence beyond the capacity of stencil in one placement.

The letter A in Fig. 2 was outlined by introducing a pencil point through the segmental slots a, in Fig. 1 and marking indices on the surface to be lettered.

The letters B and C were similarly impressed by the slots b and c, respectively. After the segments of the letter are thus indicated, the outline is completed by free hand drawing or otherwise.

This invention is particularly useful in outlining monograms on fabrics to be embroidered by hand or machne, in which case it is unnecessary to complete the letters to guide the needle of the operator.

The monogram X, Y, Z, shown on Fig. 4, was similarly formed by the slots in the stencil, indicated at y, z, respectively. The characteristic segments of other letters of the alphabet will be apparent in each group after a little study by those skilled in the art.

If it is desired to do straight line lettering, the group segments above described are duplicated at alined intervals in the stencil, each group being capable of outlining any desired letter of the alphabet to produce the word spelling desired.

Only one phase of the present invention has been disclosed. It is obvious, however, that the features of the human face could be segmentally outlined and the facial expression changed to indicate Ichanging emotions by appropriate selections of the eye, ear, and mouth segments, for instance.

The present invention is a great aid in teaching the graphic arts by teaching the student location, spacing, and proportion in the objects being drawn.

Having thus described this invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A stencil comprising a transparent plate having slots therethrough and arranged in a plurality of associated groups in said plate; each of said groups having top, bottom and intermediate slots; vertical slots aligned with and spaced inward from the ends of said top and bottom slots respectively; intermediate and vertically aligned slots spaced inward from said top and bottom slots and from each other; diagonal slots directed at the opposite ends of said top and bottom slots and the central' portion of said group, respectively; and a second set of diagonal slots directed toward said central portion and on the opposite sides of said intermediate slot, respectively.

2. A stencil comprising a plate with a straight base 4edge and having slots therethrough arranged in a plurality of associated groups, each of said groups having substantially horizontal top, bottom and intermediate slots; vertically aligned side slots having their opposite ends spaced inwardly from the ends of said top and bottom slots, respectively; aligned vertical slots intermediate said side slots and said intermediate horizontal slot; diagonal slots directed at the opposite ends of said top and bottom slots and the central portion of said group, respectively; and a second set of diagonal slots directed toward the said central portion and on the opposite sides of said intermediate vertical and horizontal slots, respectively.

ELLEN M. MCENIRY. 

